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AF55 DFD

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,172 mi
Last recorded149,172 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 149,172 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 142,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 133,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 125,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 116,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,416 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 64,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 35,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn low inner edge

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AF55 DFD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF55 DFD registered?

AF55 DFD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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